Malayja
girl nameMalayja entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #8931 in 2015, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
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rank today
#8931
peak (2015)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #11385 |
| 2000s | #13612 |
| 2010s | #10858 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Malayja are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Malayja alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malayja in 2025?
- Malayja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Malayja most popular?
- Malayja peaked in 2015, reaching #8931 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Malayja with classmates?
- Malayja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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